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  • Wincham play area improvements to be carried out next month

    WINCHAM children should be enjoying a revamped play area by the start of May. Work to transform a poorly-equipped play area in Chapel Street is set to start on Monday, April 27. Wincham Parish Council clerk Naomi Morris said it was anticipated

  • New affordable homes in Middlewich

    Aspire Housing has six shared ownership homes to offer for sale on the beautiful Oakwood View development from Morris Homes on Warmingham Lane. The three-bedroom homes are available to view from this Friday, March 27, and are perfect for first-time

  • 'Amazing' support for family fun day

    PRESS-UPS, playing musical instruments and dribbling a football were some of the challenges children and adults took on at an awareness day on Saturday. The family fun day was held by the Cheshire Down’s Syndrome Support Group at the Macdonald

  • HS2 northern hub could come to Crewe sooner than expected

    CHESHIRE East Council has welcomed the announcement that a future government will bring forward the construction of high speed rail to Crewe sooner than planned.The news was announced by transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin, who also indicated that

  • Homes are earmarked for derelict Wincham pub site

    WINCHAM’S only remaining pub will disappear under plans to build homes on the site of the derelict Black Greyhound. Isle of Man-based Countrywide Investments is seeking planning permission to demolish the long-vacant pub and replace it with 17

  • Attempted burglary at Middlewich shop

    BUSINESSES in Middlewich are being urged to be on the lookout after an attempted burglary at The Original Factory Shop on Brooks Lane. The shop was broken into on Sunday, March 22, but it is believed the intruders fled when the alarm was sounded

  • Winsford Oscars shortlists now finalised

    THE shortlist for the Town Mayor of Winsford’s Oscars has been finalised. The Town Mayor of Winsford, Cllr Gina Lewis, will be holding her Oscars evening at the Winsford Lifestyle Centre on Friday April 17 to recognise the achievements of local

  • HOCKEY: Park sign off in style

    Bowdon Ladies 4ths 1 Winnington Park Ladies 7 A FINISHING master class from Winnington Park, and in particular Karen Morgan, made sure they signed off a successful Cheshire Women’s League season as victors. Morgan levelled after the visitors

  • POOL: Green Dragon A secure top-flight spot

    GREEN Dragon A will be promoted to the Northwich and District League’s top flight as champions after winning their final match at Chapels on Wednesday. And Greenbank A will join them in Division One next term after securing a runners-up place by

  • Tulloch takes on coaching role

    STUART Tulloch has been confirmed as part of Ian Street’s management team at 1874 Northwich. The former Witton Albion forward arrives at Barton Stadium following short spells on the coaching staff at both Middlewich Town and Barnton earlier this

  • Racism 'rife in English football'

    RACISM is widespread in English football with police having to deal with hundreds of incidents from the top of the game right down to grassroots level, an investigation has revealed. The report revealed that Chelsea supporters have been involved

  • Park show promise in defeat

    Altrincham Kersal 32 Winnington Park 17 HARRY Stubbs, Winnington Park’s captain, praised his players’ performance in defeat at title favourites Altrincham Kersal on Saturday. The visitors had established a 12-0 lead before their hosts responded

  • Specsavers staff ride 181 miles for Red Nose Day

    SPECSAVERS staff and customers cycled 181 miles in aid of Red Nose Day – from the Winsford store’s exercise bike. Between March 7-14, the team from Specsavers in Winsford rode the store’s exercise bike 181 miles – the equivalent of cycling from

  • Crewe MP visits McDonalds to highlight career opportunities

    A MCDONALDS in Crewe were given a special visit from Crewe’s MP to help highlight some of the opportunities available in the world’s largest fast food outlet.Edward Timpson, MP for Crewe and Nantwich, met with local McDonald’s franchisee Eddie Leligdowicz